Do We Share What We Believe?

I’m a big fan of “What Not to Wear” on TLC. I love watching people discover a whole new positive self-image as stylists Clinton and Stacy show them how dressing to suit their bodies makes them look more confident. Makeup artist Carmindy and hair stylist Nick also add to the overall look, and it’s a fun show to watch. One of the things I like is the respect Clinton and Stacy show to religious beliefs. They’ve had several Mormons appear, and they are always careful to make sure the hem lengths are where they should be and they never mock … Continue reading

Young Women: Standing for Truth and Righteousness

The motto for the Young Women organization is “Stand for Truth and Righteousness.” This is a great motto for anyone. It can be easily applied to the daily lives of each young woman. It is important to talk to the young women about what it means. As you discuss what it means to stand for truth and righteousness you may talk about the big moments when you may be called to make a stand. The girls may be called on to defend the church. They may also be called to stand up for the standards of the church. It may … Continue reading

An Easy Way to Share the Gospel

If you have questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or have friends that may be asking you questions about the finer points of church doctrine, I suggest that you visit www.mormon.org. This is a site that is run by the church. It has been specifically designed with investigators in mind. The site is set up to answer many specific questions that people may have regarding different aspects of the LDS faith. The questions are divided into categories. The first category is “The Church.” This section talks about the basic beliefs of the church as well as … Continue reading

Standing for Your Beliefs

Sometimes it may be easier to sit and let the world go by, and not really do anything to change situations that may be wrong. It may be that you are embarrassed, or would just rather avoid the hassle of correcting misinformation that you have heard. You may be uncomfortable because you know the awkward silence that will come as you tell people which church you belong to. Or you may be afraid that you will lose a good friend, because you tell them about the church. In Romans 1:16 it reads: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel … Continue reading